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Lewis H. Perkins
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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CRD#: 847246
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Professional summary
Lewis Howard Perkins, CFP®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Hermosa Beach, California.
Lewis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Lewis has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
Social Security Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Long-term Care
Investment Planning
Small Business Planning
Education Planning
Retirement Income Management
Insurance Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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(1) COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 150 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 02/06/2007 ADDRESS: 1102 Aviation Blvd #B, Hermosa Beach CA 90254, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER OF COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC OFFERING SECURITIES, ADVISORY AND INSURANCE SERVICES (2) QUALITY FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (MEDIATION SERVICE) POSITION: Mediator of Family Issues NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/2010 ADDRESS: 1102 Aviation Blvd #B, Hermosa Beach CA 90254, United States DESCRIPTION: MEDIATOR PROVIDING FAMILY DISPUTE MEDIATION SERVICES (3) INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/22/2002 ADDRESS: 1102 Aviation Blvd #B, Hermosa Beach CA 90254, United States DESCRIPTION: Insurance agent offering various types of insurance products. (4) TRUSTEE POSITION: Trustee of family member Irrevocable Trust until it settles. NATURE: Acting as a POA, Trustee, Executor. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/10/1992 ADDRESS: 1102 Aviation Blvd #B, Hermosa Beach CA 90254, United States DESCRIPTION: TRUSTEE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS TRUST (5) QUALITY FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Tax Preparation/Accounting/Bookkeeping/CPA INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/20/2019 ADDRESS: 1102 Aviation Blvd #B, Hermosa Beach CA 90254, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER OF QUALITY FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS PROVIDING ORGANIZATIONAL. (6) PERKINS PROPERTIES POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 08/01/1988 ADDRESS: 1102 Aviation Blvd #B, Hermosa Beach CA 90254, United States DESCRIPTION: REAL ESTATE AGENT AND 100% OWNER OF DBA PERKINS PROPERTIES FOR MARKETING PURPOSES. (7) RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: Owner of rental house NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/01/2000 ADDRESS: PO Box 3389, Santa Monica CA 90408, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER OF RENTAL PROPERTY. (8) NORTHEAST NEIGHBORS POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2020 ADDRESS: PO Box 3389, Santa Monica CA 90408, United States DESCRIPTION: TREASURER OF NORTHEAST NEIGHBORS HELPING THE ORGANIZATION WITH BUDGETING AND TAXES. (9) DOCENT CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS PARKS & MUSEUMS POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Volunteer INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 01/01/2022 ADDRESS: 1008 Elden Way, Beverly Hills CA 90210, United States DESCRIPTION: Tour of Garden, Museum, & Artwork. LOTUSLAND - CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION - 501C(3) POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Volunteer INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 02/01/2025 ADDRESS: 695 Ashley Road, Santa Barbara CA 93108, United States DESCRIPTION: Tour in Garden & Museum & Artwork with a narrative as a Docent &/or Garden Guide
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 1992
Experience
Current
November 13, 2008 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 1102 Aviation Blvd #b, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Hermosa Beach, CA
Current
November 12, 2008 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 1102 Aviation Blvd #b, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Hermosa Beach, CA
Past
July 8, 1997 - November 13, 2008
FINANCIAL WEST GROUP
RIA
CRD#: 16668
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past
July 22, 1996 - November 13, 2008
FINANCIAL WEST GROUP
BD
CRD#: 16668
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past
February 17, 1993 - July 19, 1995
W.J. GALLAGHER & COMPANY, INC.
BD
CRD#: 11097
PASADENA, CA
Past
May 19, 1992 - February 22, 1993
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
July 15, 1991 - May 19, 1992
ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 5774
Past
May 28, 1991 - July 24, 1991
INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7659
LOS ANGELES, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
HAGERTY STEWART & ASSOCIATES LLC | INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | IFG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | HAGERTY, VAN MOURICK & LOGAN | HAGERTY, STEWART AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | HAGERTY, STEWART & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 7717 / SEC#: 801-62667, 8-22870
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/30/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
California(11/12/2008)
IAR
California(11/13/2008)
RR
New Hampshire(10/16/2017)
RR
North Carolina(12/5/2023)
RR
Ohio(5/12/2015)
RR
Oregon(8/21/2025)
RR
South Carolina(12/13/2017)
RR
Texas(11/12/2008)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
HAGERTY STEWART & ASSOCIATES LLC | INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | IFG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | HAGERTY, VAN MOURICK & LOGAN | HAGERTY, STEWART AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | HAGERTY, STEWART & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 7717 / SEC#: 801-62667, 8-22870
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/30/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
12671 High Bluff Drive Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92130
Mailing Address
12671 High Bluff Drive Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92130
Phone number
(858) 436-3180
Established
Delaware since 07/09/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
622
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | OWNER | |
| DAVIS, SCOTT EARLE | CFO & FINOP | 7160800 |
| DENNEN, BRIAN | CCO BROKERAGE & ADVISORY | 3239786 |
| FISCHER, DAVID ALLEN | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 1634222 |
| HEISING, SCOTT ALLEN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ MANAGING DIRECTOR | 2192259 |
| KEEFE, KEVIN MICHAEL | PRESIDENT, COO | 1869560 |
| KREISMAN, SARAH JILL | SVP & GENERAL COUNSEL | 2671706 |
| PEARSON, TROY DALE | ROSFP | 2413897 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 44,046 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 11,322,059,063 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 15 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
| Bond | 1 |
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